#Highlights — God is in All Things

Years ago I began highlighting Bible verses that spoke to me in the midst of traumatic events. This month I am sharing some of these verses and a short reflection. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” […]

Prayer Journey — Cry Out and Be Heard

The Lord God is eternal, an ever present help. Remove your sandals for before you is holy ground.

Prayer Journey — Why Did You Make Me This Way?

I don’t know if I am who God made me to be. Is it possible he made me broken or have I been broken?

You Were Always There

Beaten down by hostile words
But you helped me overcome

Struck by an abusive hand
But you helped me overcome

Told who I would never be
But you helped me overcome

The Blessing of Trials

I feel I am only beginning to understand perseverance and how it is shaping me in my faith In Jesus. I am only beginning to appreciate how Christ can meet all my needs.

Hope in a Hopeless World

In the midst of all the suffering, the overwhelming and endless need, sometimes I feel helpless to change anything.

Prayer Journey — Fruit from Suffering

I do not always understand your ways dear Lord. I do not see your purpose in suffering; the reason for our pain. In the deepest, darkest days of despair, when I plead for an explanation, it is difficult to see anything good in it. Yet this week you blessed me with a glimpse of purpose […]

Shared Suffering, Shared Faith

Suffering is a part of life in this world. It is difficult to understand the reason we experience pain and grief. Like Job, we wrestle with why we experience anguish — trauma that causes us to cry out as Job did: “If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on […]

Bearing Fruit in the Land of our Suffering

I have always admired the way Joseph kept his focus on God even though his brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. Throughout Genesis 39-45, from the point Joseph is sold by his brothers to when he is reconciled with his brothers, Joseph continually lets his devotion to God guide his decisions. Yet there is […]

Feeling the Weight of the World

Like a weightlifter preparing for competitions with muscle building exercises, God works with us to strengthen our faith and endurance. He encourages us to read scripture, pray and meet with other Christians.